2. Read to Learn
How to develop a career plan and set intermediate career goals
How to determine the education and training you need to reach your career goals

3. Main Idea
Making a career plan will help you achieve you career goals.

4. Key Concepts
Plan How to Reach Your Goal
Steps Along the Way
Education and Training
Commit Yourself in Writing

5. Key Terms
individual career plan
online learning
on-the-job training
apprentice
vocational-technical center
trade school
continuing education

6. Plan How to Reach Your Goal
Making an individual career plan is the final step in the career decision- making process.
individual career plan
planning a course of action for your career

7. Steps Along the Way
Intermediate planning goals are the steps you will take to get from where you are now to where you want to be.
Intermediate planning goals break your career plan into manageable steps.

8. Short-Term, Medium-Term, and Long-Term Goals
Short-Term Goals
Goals that you can start now and may accomplish quickly
Medium-Term Goals
Goals that take one to five years
Long-Term Goals
Goals that take longer than five years

9. Short-Term, Medium-Term, and Long-Term Goals
Having short-, medium-, and long-term goals will allow you to change course if you decide your ultimate goal is not right for you.

10. Be Specific
The more specific your intermediate goals are, the more likely you are to achieve them.

11. Be Realistic
It is difficult to reach a career goal if you are not honest with yourself about your skills, interests, and personality traits.
Be careful not to confuse the words realistic and traditional.

12. Education and Training
One of your first intermediate goals should be to receive the education and training you need.

13. Education and Training
Education and Training Options
Online Learning
Apprenticeships
Schools

14. Online Learning
Before opting for online learning, remember that interaction with a teacher, discussion, and class participation are strong motivators.
online learning
computer-based training that uses interactive technologies, such as computers, CD-ROMs, and digital television

15. On-the-Job Training: Learning by Doing
On-the-job training may consist of a short orientation, or more formal long-term instruction.
on-the-job training
on-site instruction in how to perform a particular job

16. On-the-Job Training: Learning by Doing
Many companies offer ongoing employee training, such as courses on the latest software and computer technology.

17. Apprenticeships
Being an apprentice allows a person to learn a trade while earning money at the same time.
apprentice
someone who learns how to do a job through hands-on experience under the guidance of a skilled worker

18. Vocational-Technical Centers
Most vocational- technical centers have evening classes and are relatively inexpensive.
vocational- technical center
a school that offers a variety of skills-oriented programs, such as courses in automotive or computer technology

19. Trade School
Trade schools sometimes offer specialized programs that vocational-technical centers do not.
trade school
a privately run institution that trains students for a particular profession

20. Community and Technical College
Community colleges and technical colleges offer two-year and certificate programs.
Credits from these schools can often be transferred to a college or university.

21. Four-Year Colleges and Universities
Many jobs require a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.

22. Four-Year Colleges and Universities
Location
Size
Considerations for Choosing a Four-Year College or University
Financial Aid
Cost
Entrance Requirements
Quality

23. Continuing Education
Many adults use continuing education courses to complete their education, improve their skills, or change careers.
continuing education
formal courses of study designed for adult students

24. Military Service
The military offers training in more than 200 different occupations.
Sometimes, you can attend school before or during your service.

25. Commit Yourself in Writing
If you are worried about all the career options available to you, write your individual career plan.
You can add this plan to your Personal Academic Career Portfolio.

26. Commit Yourself in Writing
Questions to Ask
What is my ultimate career goal?
What is my first step, or my first short-term goal?
How much time is needed to accomplish my first step?
What is one of my medium-term goals?
Which educational programs offer the training I need?
How much will my education cost? How will I get the money?

27. Commit Yourself in Writing
Your decisions, choices, and plans are all flexible.
Your educational and career plan will encourage you to move forward until you find the right career.

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29. Section After You Read
Explain why establishing intermediate steps or goals can help you reach your ultimate goal.
Having intermediate goals allows you to break your career goal down into manageable steps and keeps your ultimate goal from seeming overwhelming. Intermediate goals can help you feel confidents and focused and prepare you for being successful.

30. Identify the characteristics of good intermediate planning goals.
Section After You Read
Identify the characteristics of good intermediate planning goals.
Good intermediate planning goals are specific and realistic.

31. Section After You Read
Identify two education and training options for a career that interests you.
Answers will vary but may include four-year colleges, military training, trade schools, or apprenticeships.

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